Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 549
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 549
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around RM 143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 163 for a 3h 08m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 110 miles and will cost you around RM 95. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 127 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around RM 143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 163 for a 3h 08m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 110 miles and will cost you around RM 95. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 127 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,898 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,863 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,169 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,554 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 680 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 890 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from RM 275 to RM 1,054 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 10.91 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 130.82 and RM 174.42. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 10.91 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 130.82 and RM 174.42. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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